Shawna Musselman-Cassidy
Bradford,IL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Floor Nurse
Apostolic Christian Home Of Eureka
Eureka, IL
08.2014 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
RN Director
Courtyard Estates of Bradford
Bradford, IL
03.2020 - 10.2020
- Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection during Covid-19 pandemic per CDC guidelines.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Organized new employee orientation schedules for new hires.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Maintained company compliance with local, state and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
- Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations and diminished financial discrepancies through expert program management.
- Organized and led staff orientation programs and training to promote collaboration.
- Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires, bolstering employee job position knowledge and skillset.
- Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Evaluated work performance of nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
Wound Nurse
Apostolic Christian Home Of Eureka
Eureka, IL
01.2016 - 05.2018
- Assessed and treated draining of wounds and burns.
- Treated and carefully tended to vascular and diabetic ulcers.
- Documented and examined patient recovery and reported progress to doctors for effective management.
- Implemented plans to prevent pressure ulcers and other wound developments.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
- Provided consultation, education and counseling to patients, and staff on proper dressing techniques, products/medications used on wound, signs/ symptoms of infection, and how to prevent infections.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
RN
Lutheran Hillside Village
Peoria, IL
11.2013 - 02.2014
- Promoted kind, compassionate environment, utilizing active listening and effective communication skills for elderly patients and caregivers.
- Consulted and coordinated with health care team to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
- Closely monitored acute conditions related to falls and accidents, as well as chronic conditions, such as arthritis and COPD.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Prepared, administered and recorded prescribed medications and reported adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with policy.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Methodist College
Peoria, IL08.2013
Skills
- Compassionate, Caring, and Empathetic
- Communicating with interdisciplinary team to unsure positive outcomes
- Implementing plan of care
- Diet and Nutrition
- Infection Control Procedures
- Wound Management
- Mental and Physical Assessments
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Medication Administration
Additional Information
References
Marlen Millin RNWCC, AMT (309) 418- 6851
Tara Stutzman, RN (309) 635-2885
Holly Bauman DIrector of Nursing- Apostolic Christian Home of Eureka (309) 467-2311
Timeline
RN Director
Courtyard Estates of Bradford
03.2020 - 10.2020
Wound Nurse
Apostolic Christian Home Of Eureka
01.2016 - 05.2018
RN Floor Nurse
Apostolic Christian Home Of Eureka
08.2014 - Current
RN
Lutheran Hillside Village
11.2013 - 02.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Methodist College
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